kind of thing

Example Sentences

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These are the reasons why we have the 14th Amendment; it’s exactly the kind of thing the Constitution should prevent.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Andrew McLaughlin, CEO of the trust, said: "Sir David's always been very clear about that need to act with urgency and scale because this is the kind of thing that nature needs."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

This is normally the kind of thing that delays a confirmation.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“That’s the kind of thing you look for—to really humanize.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Ivan’s was even shorter, but as a fool, he could get away with that kind of thing.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack